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Anime Reviews
Welcome to otaku central. Here you will find reviews on anime films of all kinds and ages. On rare occasions we might review anime series, but only when they are relevant to other film reviews in our archive.
YOUR NAME REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The Deeper Meaning of Your Name and Its Cultural Threads
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HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The Strengths and Weaknesses of Miyazaki’s Anti-War Fairytale
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GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995) REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Exploring the Philosophy Behind Mamoru Oshii’s Classic Anime
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MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Deciphering Totoro: Ten Cultural Connections Hidden in Plain Sight
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PARANOIA AGENT REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Under the Skin of Satoshi Kon’s Skin-Crawling Cult Classic
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THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Borrowed & Delegated: An In-Depth Look At Arrietty
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TOKYO GODFATHERS | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Satoshi Kon’s Coincidental Christmas Miracle!
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NINJA SCROLL | ANIME REVIEW & ANALYSIS
An Ultra-Violent Attack on Japanese Conformity!
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GUNBUSTER | ANIME REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Before Evangelion, Hideaki Anno was busting guns and taking names!
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SPIRITED AWAY | ANIME REVIEW
Hayao Miyazaki spirited away millions into anime fandom!
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THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO | ANIME REVIEW
Lupin the Third lost himself in the hands of Hayao Miyazaki!
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PERFECT BLUE | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Anime Debut!
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GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES | ANIME REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Studio Ghibli's Most Misunderstood Film!
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PAPRIKA (2006) | ANIME REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Paprika might be the anime of your dreams or your worst nightmare!
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THE GARDEN OF WORDS | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Makoto Shinkai Went Poetic and Crafted an Anime Classic.
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THE BOY AND THE BEAST | ANIME REVIEW
Mamoru Hosoda's Beast Throws a Hard Punch at Studio Ghibli!
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THE END OF EVANGELION | ANIME ANALYSIS & REVIEW
Understanding Evangelion: Genesis, Anno’s Depression, and the End!
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NEON GENESIS EVANGELION | ANIME REVIEW
Anime mediocrity turned into international phenomenon!
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METROPOLIS | ANIME REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Between the layers of Metropolis (2001) – Anime Review and Analysis
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THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME | ANIME REVIEW
Mamoru Hosoda left Ghibli and became an Anime Sensation!
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PRINCESS MONONOKE | ANIME REVIEW
A highlight from Studio Ghibli and a highlight in anime history!
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